East Coast Region Legislative Review – NEW YORK

Feb 16th, 2021

Regulatory Update

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New York A2569 would allow licensed estheticians and licensed cosmetologists to practice microneedling upon completion of a five hour course.

Why Megalook Wigs Are the Go-To for Influencers with 20M+ Followers

Why Megalook Wigs Are the Go-To for Influencers with 20M+ Followers

James Charles, with 20M+ followers, nailed his Daphne Blake Halloween look using Megalook Hair! Bold colors, 100% human hair, breathable caps, easy wear, and affordable prices make Megalook a top choice for influencers and style lovers.

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How Are You Covering Your Sustainability Costs?

Attitudes towards charging a “Green Fee” are being assessed this month in a new study organized by Sustain Beauty Co.

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GlossGenius Shares Top Hair Service Trends of 2024

Salon and spa software brand GlossGenius is sharing its recap of the year's biggest beauty and wellness trends.

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How-To: Fight Off Hair Loss with Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy is an emerging technology that is being used to prevent hair loss, ease depression, treat skin conditions and more. Learn more from Founder and CEO of Mito Red Light.

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7 Hair Trends for 2025 That Indicate Consumers Are Prioritizing Wellness and Cleanliness

Hair Care brand Rahua expert commentary and key insights suggests that consumers are looking for simplified hair and beauty routines that prioritize wellness and cleanliness.

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Booksy and Zowie Team Up With Times Square Billboard to Showcase Innovative Business Solutions

Together, Booksy and Zowie are empowering hair professionals to streamline their day-to-day business operations with ease.

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Beauty Marketing is Making its Way to Gaming Platforms

Ulta Beauty is introducing a new platform to promote its seasonal offerings: Roblox, an immersive gaming platform. Find out what's driving the strategy and how that impacts you as a hair and beauty professional.

Buy now, pay later and mobile usage are on the upswing among this year's holiday shoppers.

2024 US Holiday Online Beauty Sales Are Up More than 8% So Far: Adobe Analytics

Per Adobe Analytics, "57% of online sales came through a mobile device on Cyber Monday," a gain of 13.3%, year-over-year.

NielsenIQ’s latest report reveals generational differences in beauty shopping habits.

How the Different Generations are Shopping for Beauty Products: NielsenIQ Report

NielsenIQ’s latest report reveals generational differences in beauty shopping habits. While Gen Z is driving growth in-store, millennials and Gen X are shopping online, while boomers are embracing e-commerce.

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Sebastian Professional Names Marylle Koken as Creative Ambassador

Marylle Koken, renowned Sebastian Top International Artist, iconic celebrity stylist and well-established salon owner, has been named Sebastian Professional’s Los Angeles Creative Ambassador.

A woman with curly hair holds a hair product in her hand while standing in a hair care aisle in a supermarket.

What Drives U.S. Consumers' Hair Care Choices?

A new YouGov poll reveals the personal factors that shape U.S. consumers hair care choices.

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Two New Reasons to Reexamine PFAS Safety, Exposure: Pregnancy and Sleep

Two recent studies have raised new alarm over PFAS. One found higher levels of PFAS in pregnant women who use cosmetics. The other associated sleep disruption with PFAS in young adults. These findings add to the public outcry over "forever chemicals."